The Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaros have been stripped of their 1-2 finish in the Supercars opener after using an illegal driver cooling system. Full story:
The protest was based on a potentially illegal driver cooling system, which came to light when TV cameras spotted dry ice being filled in the driver's side door during stops.The system is related to helmet cooling, which isn't included as part of the electric Chill Out system used by Triple Eight.
"Motorsport Australia stewards have handed down their decision regarding cars #88 and #97 following the opening Supercars race at the Newcastle 500," read the stewards' statement. "The deputy race directors also alleged a technical breach of C16.2 regarding the driver cooling system.Photo by: Edge Photographics
Triple Eight has since appealed the decision and is arguing that permission had been sought, and verbally given, for the system by Supercars head of motorsport Adrian Burgess.
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